New users wont appreciate how easy this is but let me tell you,this will save you SOOOO much work! For instance it took me hours figuring out how to make project 64 work with my wireless xbox controller. Things like this is what makes This a game changer! Especially for newer users.
Would love to see more in depth tutorials on getting DosBOX, ScummVM, Windows, and other retro systems up here. Basically, would love some updated versions of all your old Launchbox tutorial videos! Great work!
User for 2 years, MAME / Arcade imports work fine. LB is really quick to set up. Yes you will tinker for the long haul, but jumping in is easy! I can't stress how amazing it is. That's just the LB part... When you take your efforts into BigBox, it makes it all worth it. The community is great too! Def get premium. No brainer!
Thank you SO SO Much!! I'm a noob to this whole ROM emulating myself and even I had ZERO problems thx to all the detailed step by step! This software is an absolute game changer, especially when most hard copy versions of games (Especially GameCube, etc.} can run for hundreds of dollars online and this software is totally FREE to use! Thanks!!! Highly recommended to other noobies like myself.
The average PC user will have few issues with Launchbox. Thoroughly recommend it. I upgraded to Big box and next the project is to put it all in a cabinet! Been tinkering with emulators for years, to finally have them all in one home is amazing! Rose tinted goggles ahoy!!
Thank you SO much for this. I nearly bought a TV Game stick for cheap, which has like THOUSANDS of games on it, but after reading a couple of reviews from multiple RUclips videos and people who bought the products, that these things in general are very iffy. Deciding now to just turn my notebook intro a retro gaming station. Might take longer, but at least I have more control over it LOL
Thank you for doing this. I've been out of the emulation loop for a while and this is so much easier than making config files, etc. Works like a charm.
This is truly a great update of Launchbox. It's so much easier to add ROMs for computer games now, even my C64 titles are easy to set up with RetroArch integration.
As someone who's been using emulators since the late 90s, this finally made retroarch approachable to me. I'll give it a try, I've been wishing for a front-end that doesn't take me 2h to figure out how to set up anything at all, lol
When you're a retro collector and use emulators to protect your physical collection seeing all of the cry baby purists collectors whine about emulators.
I collect alot of expensive games. I emulate every one of them. And with emulation i can either play the original way or add mods to alot of the games.
@@Montauk198honestly would suppport physical collecting any more if the companies didn't make emulating necessary also I'm not paying like £120+ for old games
@@jonathanellis6097 You can select specific emulators for systems, like, you can tell Launchbox to use Yuzu for Switch, and CEMU for Wii U, etc. It's basically a powerful frontend for collating all your game collections.
It absolutely is. I got a 1 yr license originally and then they had a sale to upgrade to a lifetime for a really big discount. I think I've only paid $25-35 for a lifetime license. I use it in an Arcade1Up in Big Box mode as well as all of my other PCs just as a nice clean way to organize my libraries. It's such a fantastic piece of software.
You guys fly through everything so fast and make it look so easy. I'm still having issues doing this for PS4/Windows games. It's not that simple for those types. I can't get most of my higher end games to work. Even having trouble with the PS3 games sometimes...I guess I'm still too new at this to know the tricks of the trade.
I am in launchbox for years now... think since the beginning. Really best frontend and emulation solution ever!!!! Community is awesome and helps even with noob questions...
I have a question about LaunchBox/RetroArch and since you have so many informative videos about it, I thought I'd ask you: What is the best way to handle using multiple, physically different controllers for each emulator? For example, I have a USB NES controller that I want to use to play NES games and a Genesis controller to play Sega. When I map the controls for these, the Auto-config is usually way off. When I finally get things how I like them (editing actual auto-config files and making sure it's recognizing right device), I have to change them again just to play another console because the mappings are so different on the platform-specific controller I'm going to use for that particular core/emulator. Any suggestions? Eventually I'd like to build my own cabinet and have the arcade controls to use for controlling the front end and then controllers to play consoles on. Is that possible or will I run into same issues I'm describing here?
This sounds really good. My goal is to replace all my old games that were stolen in a single emulation machine I can connect to my TV. This is awesome!
love Launchbox! been using it for 3 weeks and can configure just about any emulator for a Windows PC. how amazing! the box art integration sold me... so many options and well organized, can't go wrong
Yes, true it looks very simple. I bought one of those ROM Dump Boxes from Amazon Months ago. I returned it. Not I am interested with trying again. I found this recommended video after a search on RUclips. This is video number one so you know. Now I need to find the best proper ROm folders and files to use Launchbox. Thank you so much for this video!
holy crud, thats an awesome way to get your emulation setup and running in a quick minute! I'm defintely down with you doing more indepth guides to it!!! keep rocking the awesome content
I have a lifetime subscription of Launchbox but I ended up going with Retrobat and making a custom theme for it. It loads much quicker and was easier to setup.
I've been into emulation for years and all my emulators and ROMS are scattered all over the place. This could be what I need to localise everything under one umbrella.
Okay that finally does it! Been liking Launchbox for some time now. The free version is actually all you need to get up and running but since I like to customize themes, I'll get their LB Bigbox regular license for 30 dollars.
Mate, you have no idea how your timing was perfect to post this. I was just searching for you on RUclips to see if you have a PC tutorial so I can setup my space PC. Thank you
since retroarch is integrated, what is the best way to tweak the settings (like scale, full screen, shaders etc)? is that done through LB or do you just open a game using the retroarch core and get into the retroarch menu from there and then away you go?
i'd guess it uses stock retroarch, since "the best performance" can be so different from pc to pc but it's not hard to set up retroarch, basically turn on the new auto frame delay option, enable vsync, set up controllers and it's good to go
If you go and download all of this, the application won’t know where your rooms are, no matter where you put them, the ROM that you download won’t be recognized as anything but unreadable files by no matter what zip program you use. Pretty much every emulator you can download for PC is broken one way or the other, and if you don’t have a degree in computer programming you’re never gonna get it working on your computer.
Aliexpress has External drives preloaded with all the games and roms starting at $40CAD or less for a 500GB drive up to 12TB or higher drives, they come in 3 flavors , retrobat or launchbox that require you to install dependencies prior to playing, or batocera using Linux so you will have to boot from the external drive into it's own OS but no dependencies need to be installed.
Question, will you get a Orin/Orin NX Devkit to test and "Predict" the performance of the Switch 2/Plus/Dane? Like you got the Jetson Nano Devkit earlier? Orin NX running at 10-15W is very likely to be very close to the configuration that will be used in the next Switch, so that's why I am asking.
1:30 Recommend compressed format for PS1 games is CHD but this one may not work with older emulators like ePSXe. CHD offers better compression ratio but also can be decompressed to back to the original 1:1 unlike PBP where it deletes some non essential error correction data.
Hello... quick and nice video.. definitely i will try it...as far as games you said to search it in the internet and find some...the search must be particular for games we play on pc with launch box you mean?and as far as bios you had in you folder,we need in all platforms?you had for ps1...didnt see for ns64...thank you
can u do a little video on how to increase resolution? I know retro arch can deliver ps1 games in 4k. I had it set up on my PC long time ago. Retrarch is really good but setting it up is a nightmare
GREAT tutorial video ETA! I think i speak for all the gamers out there when i say i appreciate your dedication and hard work when making these videos, it really helps! I think i got it down for the most part....ill know for sure once i try it out lol, but im curious on how to set up a controller.....? any help or if you can point me in the right direction it would really help! Thanks for showing us how its done in the most simplest way possible.
Badass! How's the Xbox Series controller working out for ya w/ Windows 10? Mine works fine plugged in but when connected over Bluetooth the mapping is really wonky. It sucks because my Xbox One and 360 controllers work seamlessly
@@ETAPRIME I've tried X360ce but it didn't work. Steam Big Picture Mode seems to remedy it but my goal is to run all my games and emulators through Big Box on my PC and my steamlink over lan. I could map everything to keyboard commands if all else fails or just stick with my other controllers.
Thanks for creating this! I would be great to know more about how to change cores or upscale games or dig into more custom options too!, maybe for another tutorial?
@ETAPrime it would be great if you could do a tutorial on setting up LaunchBox on an arcade cabinet. Making everything work off a digital joystick and 8 to 10 buttons can be challenging
New users wont appreciate how easy this is but let me tell you,this will save you SOOOO much work! For instance it took me hours figuring out how to make project 64 work with my wireless xbox controller. Things like this is what makes
This a game changer! Especially for newer users.
i use a xbox one controller for my games on pc and it worked instant with project 64.
lucky for me? or bad luck for you?
greets from The Netherlands.
@@itsmenoname2247 wired or wireless?
Still cant get CPS3 or Naomi to work
This isn't easy. You pay 30 bucks for something that from what I can get to work is just show box art. You need a computer science degree after that.
And that's before you even mention folks like me who got started with emulator frontends with HyperSpin...
The retroarch integration is a game changer! You guys seem like magicians.
THEN HE ISN'T ONE ANYMORE, HE GIVES AWAY ALL HIS TRICKS
@@sandvich420 Are you an illusionist by any chance?
@@cleangoblin2021 MAYBE
What's uplllppp
Would love to see more in depth tutorials on getting DosBOX, ScummVM, Windows, and other retro systems up here. Basically, would love some updated versions of all your old Launchbox tutorial videos! Great work!
This might have convinced me to give LB a try. Some guys like tinkering with builds, but I just want to PLAY. 😝
Don't use this to import MAME or Arcade Games it doesn't work. :)
where u get your games from bro?
User for 2 years, MAME / Arcade imports work fine. LB is really quick to set up. Yes you will tinker for the long haul, but jumping in is easy! I can't stress how amazing it is. That's just the LB part... When you take your efforts into BigBox, it makes it all worth it. The community is great too! Def get premium. No brainer!
@@schadenfreude6274 dont spread bs just cause you dont know how
I just think its stupid you have to get a secondary emulator to use the emulator. What's the point
Thank you SO SO Much!! I'm a noob to this whole ROM emulating myself and even I had ZERO problems thx to all the detailed step by step! This software is an absolute game changer, especially when most hard copy versions of games (Especially GameCube, etc.} can run for hundreds of dollars online and this software is totally FREE to use! Thanks!!! Highly recommended to other noobies like myself.
The average PC user will have few issues with Launchbox. Thoroughly recommend it. I upgraded to Big box and next the project is to put it all in a cabinet! Been tinkering with emulators for years, to finally have them all in one home is amazing! Rose tinted goggles ahoy!!
Thank you SO much for this. I nearly bought a TV Game stick for cheap, which has like THOUSANDS of games on it, but after reading a couple of reviews from multiple RUclips videos and people who bought the products, that these things in general are very iffy. Deciding now to just turn my notebook intro a retro gaming station. Might take longer, but at least I have more control over it LOL
Thank you for doing this. I've been out of the emulation loop for a while and this is so much easier than making config files, etc. Works like a charm.
This is truly a great update of Launchbox. It's so much easier to add ROMs for computer games now, even my C64 titles are easy to set up with RetroArch integration.
As someone who's been using emulators since the late 90s, this finally made retroarch approachable to me. I'll give it a try, I've been wishing for a front-end that doesn't take me 2h to figure out how to set up anything at all, lol
Retroarch only looks complicated, in reality you only use like 5 different menus and they're all extremely straight forward.
@@Sedition- Retroarch IS overly complicated. I've been emulating and dicking with consoles since the early 90s and RA is a mess
I love how some Retro collectors getting triggered about someone using Emulators on there Pc or Phone's
When you're a retro collector and use emulators to protect your physical collection seeing all of the cry baby purists collectors whine about emulators.
I collect alot of expensive games. I emulate every one of them. And with emulation i can either play the original way or add mods to alot of the games.
Hahaha they can stay mad irdc I’m not like them I don’t got enough money to throw everything into video games
@@Montauk198honestly would suppport physical collecting any more if the companies didn't make emulating necessary also I'm not paying like £120+ for old games
Who cares games that are no longer on steam desert storm 2 and 3 need emulator software to play older games they need remastering tho
Seeing how to import higher end systems like GameCube, Wii, and perhaps even Wii U would be great.
Same way
You can even play switch games
So the emulation cores are already built into retro arch?
@@jonathanellis6097 You can select specific emulators for systems, like, you can tell Launchbox to use Yuzu for Switch, and CEMU for Wii U, etc. It's basically a powerful frontend for collating all your game collections.
@@DJKav can will install each one within retro arch
Nice to see you do a video on the new version of launch box. I’m still trying to convince wife that premium version is worth it.
It absolutely is. I got a 1 yr license originally and then they had a sale to upgrade to a lifetime for a really big discount. I think I've only paid $25-35 for a lifetime license. I use it in an Arcade1Up in Big Box mode as well as all of my other PCs just as a nice clean way to organize my libraries. It's such a fantastic piece of software.
At this point wait till black Friday, they sometimes put it on sale. Worth every penny no matter what you pay.
You guys fly through everything so fast and make it look so easy. I'm still having issues doing this for PS4/Windows games. It's not that simple for those types. I can't get most of my higher end games to work. Even having trouble with the PS3 games sometimes...I guess I'm still too new at this to know the tricks of the trade.
bloodborne@moxieallen5428
I am in launchbox for years now... think since the beginning. Really best frontend and emulation solution ever!!!! Community is awesome and helps even with noob questions...
I have a question about LaunchBox/RetroArch and since you have so many informative videos about it, I thought I'd ask you: What is the best way to handle using multiple, physically different controllers for each emulator? For example, I have a USB NES controller that I want to use to play NES games and a Genesis controller to play Sega. When I map the controls for these, the Auto-config is usually way off. When I finally get things how I like them (editing actual auto-config files and making sure it's recognizing right device), I have to change them again just to play another console because the mappings are so different on the platform-specific controller I'm going to use for that particular core/emulator. Any suggestions? Eventually I'd like to build my own cabinet and have the arcade controls to use for controlling the front end and then controllers to play consoles on. Is that possible or will I run into same issues I'm describing here?
Love your work man keep it up.
This sounds really good. My goal is to replace all my old games that were stolen in a single emulation machine I can connect to my TV. This is awesome!
It's very cathartic once you accomplish this.
My Toshiba P200 -RT5 is still kicking ass in 2024. How is this thing still alive? I love this retro beast. Stand alone emu only.
Really awesome, configuring RetroArch has always been a pain point for me
Finally, a true PC contender against OpenEmu on Mac!
This is best front end hands down plus they have a RUclips channel ETA does the vids
love Launchbox! been using it for 3 weeks and can configure just about any emulator for a Windows PC. how amazing! the box art integration sold me... so many options and well organized, can't go wrong
I use both LaunchBox and Attract Mode. LaunchBox is perfect for my family room machine, Attract Mode is for my arcade cab.
Any chance of seeing this on the new XBOX's in the future?
Can we do a Brave search or does it have to be a Google search?
Yes, true it looks very simple. I bought one of those ROM Dump Boxes from Amazon Months ago. I returned it. Not I am interested with trying again. I found this recommended video after a search on RUclips. This is video number one so you know. Now I need to find the best proper ROm folders and files to use Launchbox. Thank you so much for this video!
holy crud, thats an awesome way to get your emulation setup and running in a quick minute! I'm defintely down with you doing more indepth guides to it!!! keep rocking the awesome content
Check out the Unbroken Software YT channel, they have a tutorial for each system out there. You can then supplement with UrCasual Gamer YT channel.
I have a lifetime subscription of Launchbox but I ended up going with Retrobat and making a custom theme for it. It loads much quicker and was easier to setup.
Can you send a tutorial please how retrobat works
@@terrybogars8933 just search it on RUclips
I've been into emulation for years and all my emulators and ROMS are scattered all over the place. This could be what I need to localise everything under one umbrella.
What happens if there’s more than one core for the same console (for example on Saturn there is Mednafen and Yabause) which one would it use there ?
Test the performance with both
Okay that finally does it! Been liking Launchbox for some time now. The free version is actually all you need to get up and running but since I like to customize themes, I'll get their LB Bigbox regular license for 30 dollars.
Mate, you have no idea how your timing was perfect to post this. I was just searching for you on RUclips to see if you have a PC tutorial so I can setup my space PC.
Thank you
Thank you, I was looking for PC alternative to the Dig Front End and here it is
since retroarch is integrated, what is the best way to tweak the settings (like scale, full screen, shaders etc)? is that done through LB or do you just open a game using the retroarch core and get into the retroarch menu from there and then away you go?
I really recommend the Tribute N64 Ultra controller. It works on Switch too. Good luck finding one though.
Excellent video as always! We thank YOU!!
Does launch box optimize retro arch to get the best performance out of everything? Would love more videos about this!
i'd guess it uses stock retroarch, since "the best performance" can be so different from pc to pc
but it's not hard to set up retroarch, basically turn on the new auto frame delay option, enable vsync, set up controllers and it's good to go
Solid!
Top KEK!
Peace be with you.
Does the controller still lose pairing when you plug it in for a charge like the older Xbox One S controller used to do?
Would love to see you compare LaunchBox to RetroBat!
Will you do a launch box vs Batocera video? Also, can you show how to make Launch Box bootable like Batocera?
So is Batocera better?
It’s telling me I must install “ .NET CORE. “ but idk what that is or means?
ive used launch box a few years now and its come along way
Might you do a RetroBat video top ETA?
I still really wish we had the option to automatically scan for new games instead of having to manually import them.
Waiting on a sale for BigBox ❤
Thanks so much. I've been trying to do this for a while. Now just gotta get PS2 and 360 games going
Question from an emulation noob. What is the advantage of using LaunchBox as opposed to just using retroarch directly?
The front end
How do I get games in my launch blox where do I download them?
sorry for the late reply use cd romance
If you go and download all of this, the application won’t know where your rooms are, no matter where you put them, the ROM that you download won’t be recognized as anything but unreadable files by no matter what zip program you use.
Pretty much every emulator you can download for PC is broken one way or the other, and if you don’t have a degree in computer programming you’re never gonna get it working on your computer.
Why would you use LaunchBox as a front end for RetroArch? RetroArch already has a front end with themes built in.
Very clean tutorial 👍
That is awesome. Going to give it a try.
Awesome. I think I might try out launch box as well now.
Thanks so much for this. Great video. Definitely interested in a more advanced version video.
Aliexpress has External drives preloaded with all the games and roms starting at $40CAD or less for a 500GB drive up to 12TB or higher drives, they come in 3 flavors , retrobat or launchbox that require you to install dependencies prior to playing, or batocera using Linux so you will have to boot from the external drive into it's own OS but no dependencies need to be installed.
yes please more advanced toturials to make it look better and have video previews for games
hi ETA Prime, your keyboard is look nice. Which model brand is it?
ETA prime does cover everything on the LaunchBox official RUclips channel. Great tutorials on there
Drop a premium version video pls. I'd like to see all the extra features. I've been using batocera for a while and have never looked into LB
Question, will you get a Orin/Orin NX Devkit to test and "Predict" the performance of the Switch 2/Plus/Dane? Like you got the Jetson Nano Devkit earlier?
Orin NX running at 10-15W is very likely to be very close to the configuration that will be used in the next Switch, so that's why I am asking.
1:30 Recommend compressed format for PS1 games is CHD but this one may not work with older emulators like ePSXe.
CHD offers better compression ratio but also can be decompressed to back to the original 1:1 unlike PBP where it deletes some non essential error correction data.
It does work with duckstation, pcsxr reloaded and almost everything from retroarch
@@mat_max Well I did say old emulators like ePSXe because there still people who keep using ePSXe to this day.
biggest fucking crock of shit that has ever graced my pc does not detect any roms i hope the creators are in jail
You should make a Retro Arch for dummies book, You're very knowledgeable in the subject.
Fantastic! Can you save games with Launch Box? Thanks.
Does this work with old pc games too?
Thanks for the tips. Gonna test this out
great video, thanks! could you tell name of the keyboard on start of this clip? the one with orange spacebar. would buy, keys looks awesome
Thanks! glad i won the LB license. now i know what to do with my 1080ti when the gpu prices are prime for a GPU upgrade..
Finally! Some retroach cores would install and work easily and others were a nightmare.
So I don’t need to install retroarch separately anymore?
This is amazing! Where can we download the PS1 bios?
Hi , thankyou for such informative video, just a quick question how many console can be installed in this launcher is there any limitations ?
Awesome I'm gonna go download right away
Hello a very nice video!
I have been using Launchbox for a long time but have problems importing MAME games. Can you add a video to them?
Hello... quick and nice video.. definitely i will try it...as far as games you said to search it in the internet and find some...the search must be particular for games we play on pc with launch box you mean?and as far as bios you had in you folder,we need in all platforms?you had for ps1...didnt see for ns64...thank you
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH NOW I CAN PLAY MY FAVORITE N64 GAMES
Im trying to decide between launchbox and batocera, any opinions ?
I’ve never used launch box, but plan to try it now.
Looks nice but what's the advantage over Retroarch?
Great video. Thank you. I would really like to see a more in depth look of Launchbox.
no entendi yo solo queria jugar un juego 😭
Thanks mate. Just getting into emulation on my computer. I got down on my phone. 😂
can u do a little video on how to increase resolution? I know retro arch can deliver ps1 games in 4k. I had it set up on my PC long time ago.
Retrarch is really good but setting it up is a nightmare
Have you tried the Polycade software?
GREAT tutorial video ETA! I think i speak for all the gamers out there when i say i appreciate your dedication and hard work when making these videos, it really helps! I think i got it down for the most part....ill know for sure once i try it out lol, but im curious on how to set up a controller.....? any help or if you can point me in the right direction it would really help! Thanks for showing us how its done in the most simplest way possible.
did it work
With the integration of retroarch, does this mean retroachievments works on launchbox as well?
Can you do a series showing each system setup? Ps2, Wii, Switch, NDS, 3ds, ps3,
Badass! How's the Xbox Series controller working out for ya w/ Windows 10? Mine works fine plugged in but when connected over Bluetooth the mapping is really wonky. It sucks because my Xbox One and 360 controllers work seamlessly
I personally have never had an issue, do you have any other controller mapping software installed?
@@ETAPRIME I've tried X360ce but it didn't work. Steam Big Picture Mode seems to remedy it but my goal is to run all my games and emulators through Big Box on my PC and my steamlink over lan.
I could map everything to keyboard commands if all else fails or just stick with my other controllers.
Great Video!
Is it possible to do this with single emulators as opposed to retroarch?
We need a Windows (launchbox/bigbox) vs Batocera performance in low end PCs (Celerons and so on)
I second this! Which one is better to use on a Gen4 Core i5?
Yea
google search for what exactly? i dont get it pls help!
Thanks for creating this! I would be great to know more about how to change cores or upscale games or dig into more custom options too!, maybe for another tutorial?
This would be a great companion for RetroArch on Steam for when the Deck releases
i love your keyboard whats the model ?
@ETAPrime it would be great if you could do a tutorial on setting up LaunchBox on an arcade cabinet. Making everything work off a digital joystick and 8 to 10 buttons can be challenging
Can you demonstrate an example of setting up and using Star Wars Trilogy emulator? That has been a hassle for a while now.
Will you ever share a link to your Roms library.
Launchbox is so fun to set up!